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Genius! 7 must-try voice commands to use with Siri and Google Assistant Built-in smart assistants let you use voice commands on iPhone or Android. You can quickly locate photos of your favorite people or furry friends or take a screenshot without using your hands. Here are a few ways Siri and Google Assistant make life easier. Tap or click here for seven helpful voice commands you can use with your smartphone. → | | DIY: 10 tips to secure your accounts with strong passwords There is never a wrong time to start taking digital security seriously. If you're still using passwords like 123456, you're making it much too easy on hackers. Instead, incorporate these clever tricks to protect your online accounts from cybercriminals. Tap or click here for ways to protect your digital life. → |
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'Brand New or Not True': The Kim Komando Show, July 30, 2022 Catch up with Kim's national radio game show sensation, Brand New or Not True. Kim introduces three products: One is brand new, and the other two are totally fake. This week, Kim attempts to stump Sandra in Bangor, Maine. Will she be able to guess the correct one? You can play along while you watch but remember, no cheating! WATCH NOW → |
Finding reliable pros Q: | What's a safe way to find someone to work on a project at my house? I heard you mention an app you like. I don't want to waste money on bad work. | A: | You've come to the right place. Spotting scams is harder than ever, and you can't trust Google results or many of the apps and sites out there that list home pros. I've been using Angi, a sponsor of my national radio show, and I can't get over how easy it is to find the right person for any projects. You can search through thousands of qualified pros right there in the app and read through real reviews left by real users. I used it to find a new landscaper, and I couldn't be happier. To try it yourself, download the Angi app. Download for Apple iOS here. Download for Android here. |
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Need to hire someone Q: | I need to hire someone, but I can barely manage all the resumes I get when I post a job online. I stick to the free sites to save cash, but I'm feeling like that's the wrong move. Any advice? | A: | You can attract a lot of candidates on those sites, but as you've found, you won't necessarily get the right ones. It's a ton of work sorting through all of that! You might not even find anyone who fits the job. When I'm hiring, I use LinkedIn Jobs. It can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so you can find the right person quickly. LinkedIn screens for skills and you can use a ton of different tools to narrow down your search. That means so much less work on your end. You can pay what you want, and you can use my special link to post your first job free. |
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Drowning in spreadsheets Q: | Is there ANYTHING I can use besides QuickBooks for my financials? The more I use QB, the more disgusted I become! HELP! | A: | Sounds like you're drowning in spreadsheets. Don’t let QuickBooks slow you down, and stop paying for multiple systems that don’t give you the information you need when you need it. It’s time to upgrade to NetSuite by Oracle, the world’s No. 1 cloud business system. NetSuite gives you visibility and control over your financials, HR, inventory, e-commerce and more — all in one place — instantaneously. Want to check it out? Let NetSuite show you how they’ll benefit your business with a free product tour at NetSuite.com/Kim. |
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Protect your data with the VPN Kim trusts Big Tech is supposed to safely handle our personal online data, but now they’re getting into the political game. I don’t want to be any part of that, and neither should you. That’s why I trust and use ExpressVPN. These Big Tech companies match your internet activity to your identity or location by using your public IP address, but with ExpressVPN, no one can see your IP address — no one. Go to ExpressVPN.com/Kim and get three extra months free. → |
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Streaming costs inching up? Cheapskate secrets you need to know I love finding smart ways to save you money. One easy one is cutting out the streaming services you pay for every month but don't use. I'll help you create an action plan to cut out what you don't use and maybe even score a free month of your favorite service. Tap or click for my budget-saving tricks. → | | 5 reasons to replace your old router Your router has a big job, carrying your internet signal to all the connected devices in your home. There’s a limit to what your old router can do, no matter how well you take care of it. Don't skip this tech tip if you can't remember the last time you replaced yours. Tap or click for signs you need a router upgrade. → |
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